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Global Destinations Keep Easing Travel Restrictions

In its latest announcement, the World Tourism Organization (WTO) reported that more than half of all destinations around the world have at least somehow eased their travel... Read further
17.09.2020

The 5th DoubleTree Hotel in Spain Opens in A Coruna

Hilton brings its famous world-class hospitality to the Spanish city of A Coruna and opens a DoubleTree by Hilton hotel in this important cultural and business destination. This is the... Read further
15.09.2020

Tourism in Portugal: Things to Do During the COVID-19 Pandemic

In the previous article, we were describing how to visit Portugal in 2020 and what categories of travelers are eligible for entering the country today. As there are not many destinations... Read further
12.09.2020

COVID-19 Era Requirements for Traveling to Portugal

This vacation season was greatly spoiled by the coronavirus pandemic that ruined the travel plans of millions of people worldwide. While many destinations still limit tourism or do not... Read further
11.09.2020

Places to Visit in Turkey in 2020

As Turkey is one of the locations that resumed travel this summer, the country draws more attention as a potential travel destination. While many tourists know Turkey well and already have... Read further
10.09.2020

Greece Travel Requirements During the COVID-19 Period

Greece has always been one of the most popular travel destinations in the Mediterranean, and much of the country’s infrastructure is targeted at tourists. Needless to say, the... Read further
06.09.2020

Aloft Debuts with One More Hotel in Jakarta, Indonesia

Marriott continues expanding its portfolio in Indonesia. This time, the internationally famous hotelier announced the opening of an Aloft-branded hotel in Jakarta, the capital of the... Read further
05.09.2020

Traveling to Turkey Becomes Even Easier

Turkey is one of the first countries that opened its borders for foreign guests and started accepting travelers already in June 2020. Thanks to this, many tourists from Europe and the... Read further
04.09.2020

Centara Announces 3 Hotels in Myanmar

The leading hotel company in Thailand, Centara Hotels & Resorts, is not scared by the coronavirus pandemic and falling revenues. The famous hotelier is planning to add three new hotels in... Read further
02.09.2020

Tourism in China Shows Signs of Recovery

China was not only the first country that had to deal with the coronavirus pandemic. It is also the first country that returned to normal life. While there are still many limitations caused... Read further
30.08.2020

Six Senses Plans to Stop Using Plastic by 2022

Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas is one of the first hotel companies that joined the Global Tourism Plastic Initiative. This new program was developed by the UN World Tourism Organization... Read further
24.08.2020

Continuation of Travel Restrictions Will Have Disastrous Consequences

In the latest statement of UNWTO, its secretary once again underlined the importance of resuming travel as soon as possible because the consequences of travel restrictions caused by the... Read further
22.08.2020

Nobu Opens a Hotel in Warsaw, Poland

Nobu Hospitality has just opened its first hotel in Poland, Nobu Warsaw. Even the pandemic is not an obstacle for the growing luxury lifestyle hotel brand. The Warsaw hotel is the 12th Nobu... Read further
20.08.2020

Vacation in Turkey Becomes More Affordable as Lira Hits Record Lows

Turkey is widely famous as a vacation destination. Istanbul hotels attract tourists interested in sightseeing and rich heritage of the country, and cities like Antalya and Bodrum are... Read further
19.08.2020

The Tallest Hotel in the World Will Open in Dubai Marina

The First Group is going to build a new hotel in Dubai that will be a new milestone for the global hospitality industry. Located in a tower in Dubai Marina, this is going to be the tallest... Read further
16.08.2020

London Occupancy is All-Time Low but Hotels Continue to Reopen

The preliminary data for the performance of hotels in London in July 2020 is nothing but depressive. The capital of the U.K. continues suffering from global pandemic and travel bans. The... Read further
14.08.2020

Singapore and Malaysia Agree on Cross Border Tourism

Travelers from Singapore and Malaysia can now move between the countries. The governments of the two countries have agreed on the opening of the borders. For now, only certain categories of... Read further
10.08.2020

New Trends in the Hospitality Industry Revealed

Nowadays, when the number of travelers grows year after year, simply booking a hotel in Paris, Lisbon, or a Berlin hotel and enjoying a clean room and a good breakfast is not enough. As new... Read further
08.08.2020

The UK Might Lose Billions Because of Travel Bans

Tourism has always been an important source of income for the UK. Hotels in London used to have exceptionally high occupancy and revenue levels. Unfortunately, the COVID-19 pandemic has put... Read further
07.08.2020

JA Beach Hotel in Dubai Resumes Its Work on August 10

After three months of inactivity, JA Beach Hotel in Dubai, a popular hotel in Jebel Ali Beach, finally reopens. The emirate slowly returns to normal life and businesses resume their work... Read further
05.08.2020

40% of All Destinations in the World Have Eased Their Travel Restrictions

UNWTO has recently published very interesting statistics. It turns out that more than one-third (40%) of all tourist destinations in the world have already eased travel... Read further
01.08.2020

Germans Tell Where They Want to Travel in 2020

As many countries around the world reopen their borders, tourists start making vacation plans again. Germany is well-known as one of the major source markets in tourism, so it is important... Read further
31.07.2020

Six Senses Will Open a Hotel in Italian Castle

Have you ever dreamt of spending a vacation in a real castle? Six Senses gives this opportunity to all travelers. The popular hotel company announced the expansion of its portfolio. Six... Read further
29.07.2020

Millennials in the UK Want to Make Long-Haul Trips

The latest survey in the UK proves that millennials are not only one of the most active traveler groups but also the category that is most likely to make long-haul trips. Almost half of the... Read further
26.07.2020

The Largest Holiday Inn Express in Europe Opens its Doors in Amsterdam

Hotels in Amsterdam now have one more competitor – the largest Holiday Inn Express hotel in Europe. IHG decided to make the capital of the Netherlands the location of its new signature... Read further
24.07.2020

London is Once Again in the Top-20 Most Expensive Cities in Europe

It is a well-known fact that staying in London is not cheap. The capital of the UK is pricey for both leisure tourists and long-stay guests. London hotels are among the most expensive in... Read further
21.07.2020

Over 45 Hotels by Iberostar Reopen

As countries slowly reopen their borders and lift off quarantine measures, the hospitality business also returns to its normal. This time, Iberostar announced the reopening of 45 hotels in... Read further
18.07.2020

The Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Nikko, Japan, is Finally Open

The newly opened hotel in Nikko, Japan, by The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company is a great destination for all travelers in search of unique places and one-of-a-kind experiences. The hotel, which... Read further
16.07.2020

Hotels in Europe Suffer From Low Bookings

Recently, the European Travel Commission (ETC) published its quarterly report “European Tourism: Trends and Prospects”. This document once again proved that the tourism... Read further
12.07.2020

Thailand Launches the New Buy Now, Stay Later Program

Tourism plays a crucial role in the economy of Thailand. To help the industry to recover faster after the COVID-19 crisis, the Tourism Authority of Thailand decided to launch a new program... Read further
11.07.2020

Spaniards Switch to Domestic Travel

In its new study, SiteMinder, a popular platform for hospitality professionals, asked residents of Spain about their travel preferences after the COVID-19 pandemic. More than 570 Spaniards... Read further
10.07.2020

Thailand Resumes Tourism and Reopens Business

Thailand is slowly returning to life after the quarantine. Recently, the Thailand Board of Investment announced another step of lifting restrictions. This time, the country allows 11... Read further
06.07.2020

Wyndham Opens Two La Quinta Hotels in Turkey

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is serious about the development of its La Quinta hotel brand. Recently, the company announced two new hotels in Turkey that will operate under this brand. These... Read further
04.07.2020

The Most Popular European Cities in June 2020

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) published its new report developed together with ForwardKeys. This study analyzes current flight bookings and this way identifies the most... Read further
03.07.2020

European Countries are the Fastest to Ease Travel Restrictions

The COVID-19 pandemic made many countries around the world close their borders and stop accepting international guests. As the situation shows signs of improvement, many countries start... Read further
28.06.2020

Saudi Arabia Limits Hajj and Dubai Welcomes Tourists

The coronavirus pandemic has ruined many plans this year, and the annual Hajj pilgrimage is no exception. Every year, hotels in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, welcome Muslim guests from all over the... Read further
27.06.2020

TUI Opens a Hotel on Sylt Island

Germany has always been a popular destination, nevertheless, this county has so many places that are not yet known to the mainstream traveler. The holiday island of Sylt is one of them.... Read further
25.06.2020

Wyndham Opens Five New Ramada Hotels in China

While the world is fighting with the pandemic, many hotel companies do not plan to stop and keep expanding their business. Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, a company with the biggest number of... Read further
21.06.2020

Best Summer 2020 Tours for Students in the UK

A long quarantine was exhausting for everyone, and so no wonder why so many people are now willing to leave their homes, visit new places, and forget about isolation. Students are usually... Read further
19.06.2020

Vilnius Hotels Invite Tourists to Take an Unforgettable Hot Air Balloon Flight

Today, the hospitality industry around the world is struggling, and professionals in the industry try to take different steps to attract more guests and remind tourists that they are open.... Read further
18.06.2020

IHG Brings Its InterContinental Brand to Italy

The portfolio of InterContinental Hotels Group has many brands but InterContinental Hotels & Resorts is the company’s signature luxury brand. No wonder why IHG is particularly... Read further
14.06.2020

Portugal, Spain, and Greece Have Signs of Tourism Recovery

It is not a secret that tourism is an important source of income for many countries. This is particularly true about southern destinations. As many economies suffer from declines caused by... Read further
12.06.2020

Nobu Brings Its Hotel to Warsaw

Nobu Hospitality, a luxury hotel chain recognized as one of the most innovative hotel brands, keeps expanding its portfolio. This time the company is going to open a new hotel in Warsaw,... Read further
10.06.2020

Iceland Prepares for the Start of International Arrivals

Iceland has entered the phase of final preparations as the country will welcome the first international travelers already on June 15th. Icelandair, the major air carrier in the country,... Read further
07.06.2020

Malta Opens Its Borders for Tourists from Certain Countries

Are you still in doubt about where to spend your summer vacation? Malta is an excellent tourist destination famous for its crystal clear water of the Mediterranean Sea, quality hotels,... Read further
06.06.2020

Hotels in Portugal Resume Their Work

As countries and people slowly return to their normal life, businesses reopen across Europe. Hotels resume their work and are waiting for new guests as travel restrictions are being... Read further
04.06.2020

LGBTQ+ Travelers Share Their Post-Coronavirus Plans

The International LGBTQ+ Travel Association has recently conducted a survey among its members concerning their future travel plans. As the industry is slowly recovering after the... Read further
02.06.2020

Accor Starts a New Ad Campaign to Advertise Its Reopened Hotels

The global pandemic made hotels in many countries of the world temporarily stop their business. As the situation with the virus seems to get better, hoteliers start to reopen their... Read further
31.05.2020

Deutsche Hospitality Opens Its Hotels in Austria

Deutsche Hospitality has announced the opening of the hotels that the company manages in Austria. Many countries start lifting travel restrictions steadily, and Austria is one of them.... Read further
29.05.2020

The Last COVID-19 Patient Leaves Melia Hotel in Palma de Mallorca

Spain was one of the European countries that had more coronavirus cases, and so the country’s health system required help to reduce the pressure. The hospitality system didn’t... Read further
24.05.2020

Riu Opens its Hotels in Berlin and Guadalajara

Riu reported the opening of the company’s two hotels, namely, the Riu Plaza hotel in Berlin (Germany) and the Riu Plaza hotel in Guadalajara (Mexico). Both the... Read further
22.05.2020

Travelers from MENA Speak About Their Travel Plans after COVID-19

A new and interesting survey conducted in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) countries asked travelers residing in this region about their post-COVID-19 plans. As many domestic... Read further
21.05.2020

Thailand Steadily Reopens and Returns to Normal

As the COVID-19 outbreak is nearing its end in many countries, their governments let people and companies return to normal life with some limitations. Starting from May 17, Thailand began... Read further
20.05.2020

Sands Resort in Macao Introduces New Safety Rules

Many countries in the world steadily return to their normal lifestyle and ease travel restrictions. China was among the first countries to reopen its borders and allow tourism. However, as... Read further
17.05.2020

Open Borders and No Quarantine: Tourism Resumes in Iceland

Have you ever wanted to visit Iceland and admire its enchanting beauty? It looks like it is high time to book a hotel in Reykjavik because Iceland opens its borders next month. At a... Read further
16.05.2020

Deutsche Hospitality Reopens Its Hotels and Announces New Rules

As Europe is steadily returning to normal life, many hotel companies resume their activity. Hotels in Berlin and Munich hotels are waiting for new customers as Germany is opening its... Read further
14.05.2020